An Oligopoly Would Tend to Restrict Output and Drive Up

question 62

Multiple Choice

An oligopoly would tend to restrict output and drive up price if

• A)barriers to entering the industry are negligible.
• B)firms engage in informative advertising.
• C)firms produce a standardized product.
• D)firms collude and behave like a monopoly.

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